Significado (en. Meaning)
/siɡnifiˈkaðo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
The content or idea expressed by a word or phrase.
The meaning of the word 'love' is complex.
El significado de la palabra 'amor' es complejo.
The reason or purpose behind an action or event.
The meaning of his speech was inspiring.
El significado de su discurso fue inspirador.
The importance or value of something in a specific context.
The meaning of this artwork is subjective.
El significado de esta obra de arte es subjetivo.
Etymology
From Latin 'significatum', which means 'that which has been signified'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to give meaning
To provide interpretation or importance to something.
dar significado
without meaning
Something that has no sense or purpose.
sin significado
to seek meaning
To try to find the sense or importance of something.
buscar significado
Related Words
to mean
To express or indicate something.
significar
sign
Something that represents or indicates another thing.
signo
signification
The act of giving meaning to something.
significación
Slang Meanings
When something is very obvious and needs no explanation.
That comment has no meaning; it's obvious.
Ese comentario no tiene ningún significado, es evidente.
Ironic use to indicate that something is complicated to understand.
That book has a meaning that I can't decipher.
Ese libro tiene un significado que no puedo descifrar.